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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1923
Page
6
The piece mulls a return trip on Central Ave with notes on bustling one story shops selling food and wares, outdoor post office, and a grand park scene. It recounts a Largo trip to Pinellas County Fair with exhibits from home goods to poultry, shell mounds, and monuments to Union and Confederate dead.
The second Epworth League rally of the year drew near 200 attendees at Strahan on Sunday afternoon February 11th. Delegations from Glenwood Randolph and Silver City joined Malvern and others, with six district officers present led by Rev. Walter C. Plank. The program featured automobile themed parts and a Malvern segment, followed by a lavish supper and an evening devotional with discussions on improving future meetings.
Mrs Albert Benton mourns the death of her aunt Mrs Harriet Woodrow Chadwick, aunt of the late Mrs Ellen Summers. Funeral services were held in Hastings Nebraska on Saturday February 10th.
The Leader editor led a roughly $70 Iowa newspaper delegation in Des Moines for the annual Town Press Association gathering. Editors from Councilors Malvern Hamburg Sidney Taber and Shenandoah attended a strong three day program with focus on Daily papers first and then Weekly papers. Governors Preua of Minnesota Kendall of Town and James O Shaughnessy of the Advertising Agencies of New York were among speakers. Representatives Darting and Mr. Baffington discussed legislative matters and invited constituent input.
Mills County Medical Society held its Petriaty meeting in Malvern with a dinner at the Bark Gate Tech Room where several topics were discussed. The next gathering is planned for Glenwood in April with Dr. F B Sampoon of Creston attending to address the society and also the April meeting of the Parent Teachers Association.
The Union revival meeting closed with Sunday services at the Baptist Church led by Rev. Hanson after Rev. Cain returned to Creston. Some good meetings occurred, fostering church fellowship. A state high school basketball tourney, March 2 and 3, involves 300+ schools with centers in Harlan Glenwood Osteola and Arisps. Malvern helps Glenwood land the event, facing schools like Bartlett Carson Lincoln of Council Bluffs Henderson Sidney Strahan Tabor Thurman Glenwood Elliott Emerson Essex Hastings Pacific Junction Handolphin.
The Baptist Kensington will gather Friday afternoon February 16 at Mrs Ira Fritz home for a short program and penny firing activity. Proceeds support the regular church fund.
The Metho dint Church auxiliary gathered Thursday afternoon February 8 at Mrs John Dye's Marion Avenue home with about sixty attendees. After the business session led by the president, music and contests followed with Rev Mr Hanson singing two pleasing selections. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mesdames George F and Lawrence Sulyers, Charles Slater, George Switger, Gordon Jones, Roy Mansfield and J R McClymond.
A discussion on taxation urges focus on local spending rather than state cuts. It notes Balvern’s taxes last year totaled 222.6 mills with school and local taxes forming the major share, and argues state taxes are a small portion. If relief is desired, residents should push their school, town, and county boards to reduce spending.
The wedding of Elvin Warnke son of W. H. Warnke of north of Malvern and Mise Clarikia Thompson daughter of Key and Mrs D F Thompson of Glenwood took place at Papillion. The event was of interest to our community and reached the office after last week’s paper deadline.
The groom, well known for his life on a northern farm, and the bride once a stenographer for Cadwell & Salyers, were celebrated by friends in a warm community gathering. Congratulations and best wishes were extended to the couple.
The Parent-Teachers Association will hold a meeting at the Pittsburgh School on Thursday evening February 18. The program includes music by the High School orchestra and a duet quartet and a paper on courtesy by Mrs J O Laird. A general discussion will follow to discuss school welfare and cooperation.
Mrs W A Axtel’s sister Mrs William Axtel died at her Paso Robles home. Burial set for Feb 12 in her hometown. The Axtels farmed north of Malvern, raised children, then moved to Indianola Iowa, and later California where they resided for three years. Many local friends mourn the loss and extend sympathy. obituary details to follow next week.
W J Shallcross Iowa state director writes that a New Orleans ship will carry corn to support three orphans per township. Mills County canvassers organize to meet three $60 pledges and other gifts as churches aid the effort. Judge Utterback and speakers promoted the drive, with a Cedar Rapids event raising $7,000 toward a $10,000 goal. The Odd Fellows lodge plans a meeting Feb 20 with a district instructor expected to attend.
Junior club committees chosen to aid in county work will organize three county clubs this year. The Clothing Garment Club led by Mrs. Chas. M. Wilson, with support from FoR Chantry and the Wechitmoenders, aims to start in 1922. Walter HL Jleu assists. enrollment is expected to be modest but growing, with several clubs planned. The Junior Poultry Club is active, with leaders organizing settings, exhibits at the County Poultry Show, and a larger future. The Junior Sow and Litter Club, led by Walter Hilton, will mirror last year, focusing on bred pigs and county fair exhibits. Inquiries should go to club leaders or the Farm Bureau office. Farm Management School, Feb 26, led by Guy W. Renshaw, offers a 1923 club for adults 18–80 to keep closer business records, with several meetings and record-check aid. Poultry Record Flock Started, J J Warren to assist in forming breeding pens and starting new flock records for those who want to begin or expand record-keeping.
Want Pharmacy Board held its annual convention at the Savery Hotel Des Moines on February 6 with Druggists from Mills County W W Abel and Priest of Hastings present. Discussion focused on consolidating the State Board of Pharmacy with other boards. The commission opposes consolidation citing state treasury benefits and continued effective operations.
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